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      History & Discoveries

  Capitol Reflections: ADA and the Visitor Experience
By laura condeluci |July 29, 2015
Accessibility was a key component of the design of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, and we are proud to welcome visitors from all over the world. The AOC works to continually improve access to all, while maintaining and preserving the historic fabric and character of the campus.
    Doing Good

  Bridging the Gap
By erin nelson |June 13, 2016
Millions of Americans volunteer every year, but few feel compelled to form their own organization. This doing good story is of an Architect of the Capitol employee who saw a problem in his community that had no solution, so he created one by starting his own non-profit.
    From the Architect

  Architect's Notebook: Influences at Work and Play
By stephen t ayers |June 7, 2016
We are all an assembly of parts, pieces and life experiences, and we bring those experiences to the things we do every day.
    History & Discoveries

  What's Hiding in National Statuary Hall?
By sharon gang |May 20, 2014
Historic preservation tricks: some windows in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall are actually cubbyholes for electrical equipment used by the media and others during special events. There are also what appear to be tall, square sandstone columns, but these are actually speakers.
    Behind the Scenes

  Lighting the Way to Energy Savings
By franklin bradley |April 12, 2016
The Senate Jurisdiction's emphasis on energy-efficient lighting was integral to meeting our agency-wide energy reduction goal.
    AOC employees exemplify One Team, One Mission.

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  Architect's Notebook: One of My Favorite Things
By stephen t ayers |November 16, 2018
While Architect's Notebook is often used to write about architectural features found on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., this time it's about Stephen Ayers' favorite and most important part of this organization: AOC employees! More specifically, their giving and generous spirit.
    Doing Good

  Doing Good: Investing in the Next Generation
By erin nelson |May 13, 2015
As volunteers, the time commitment for AOC employees who mentor is not huge, but the impact they have on the students' lives certainly is.
    Behind the Scenes

  Promoting a Culture of Conservation and Energy Reduction
By laura condeluci |April 25, 2016
The Architect of the Capitol maintains the facilities for the Library of Congress, and we actively work as ambassadors for energy reduction within the Library of Congress buildings, while helping maintain their invaluable and irreplaceable collection of more than 158 million items.
    Projects

  Seeing Through Concrete
By r c vaughn |July 8, 2015
The Cannon Renewal team is using ground penetrating radar to help workers see what's inside the concrete of the Cannon Building.
    The Snow Rodeo training exercise on a new piece of snow removal equipment, the Ditch Witch SK600 mini skid steer

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  Cool Tools: The Ditch Witch
By erin courtney |March 1, 2018
This year's snow removal training exercise included a friendly competition between offices and jurisdictions on a new piece of equipment.
    Programs & Events

  CVC Guides Help Visitor "See" the Old Supreme Court
By sharon gang |July 23, 2015
When Visitor Guide John Claya encountered a guest with a visual disability near the Old Supreme Court Chamber, he used a creative tool to help her "see" the room.
    History & Discoveries

  National Garden Highlights Regional Plants and Sustainable Practices
By matt guilfoyle |May 12, 2014
Whether you want inspiration and information for your garden, want to learn about the importance of pollinators or simply want to take a scenic nature walk steps from the U.S. Capitol — the U.S. Botanic Garden's National Garden in Washington, D.C., is a treasure for everyone.
    Doing Good

  Rising to the Challenge: Elevator Mechanic Challenges Students
By laura condeluci |January 27, 2016
This doing good employee spotlight is of an Architect of the Capitol elevator mechanic supervisor who gives back by sharing their knowledge with students at Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School about his specific trade expertise and of broader career opportunities.
    Projects

  Cannon Renewal Project: Best Practices In The Field
By r c vaughn |October 9, 2015
The Cannon Renewal team explores a new way of viewing drawings in the field, bringing a 21st-century approach to field coordination and quality control as a model for the future of construction.
    Behind the Scenes

  Saving Life & Limb: AOC Arborists
By franklin bradley |September 25, 2012
AOC's Capitol Grounds and Arboretum team cares for more than 4,500 trees that fill the U.S. Capitol Grounds with shade and shelter for wildlife and that frame the U.S. Capitol as part of Olmsted’s master plan.
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